Guidebook for Datça
Sightseeing
Knidos or Cnidus is an ancient settlement located in south-western Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey. It was an ancient Greek city of Caria, part of the Dorian Hexapolis. It was situated on the Datça peninsula, which forms the southern side of the Sinus Ceramicus, now known as Gulf of Gökova. By the 4th century BC, Knidos was located at the site of modern Tekir, opposite Triopion Island. But earlier, it was probably at the site of modern Datça (at the half-way point of the peninsula).
It was built partly on the mainland and partly on the Island of Triopion or Cape Krio. The debate about it being an island or cape is caused by the fact that in ancient times it was connected to the mainland by a causeway and bridge. Today the connection is formed by a narrow sandy isthmus. By means of the causeway the channel between island and mainland was formed into two harbours, of which the larger, or southern, was further enclosed by two strongly built moles that are still in good part entire.
The extreme length of the city was little less than a mile, and the whole intramural area is still thickly strewn with architectural remains. The walls, both of the island and on the mainland, can be traced throughout their whole circuit; and in many places, especially round the acropolis, at the northeast corner of the city, they are remarkably perfect.
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Knidos
Yazı Köyü Tekirburun MevkiiKnidos or Cnidus is an ancient settlement located in south-western Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey. It was an ancient Greek city of Caria, part of the Dorian Hexapolis. It was situated on the Datça peninsula, which forms the southern side of the Sinus Ceramicus, now known as Gulf of Gökova. By the 4th century BC, Knidos was located at the site of modern Tekir, opposite Triopion Island. But earlier, it was probably at the site of modern Datça (at the half-way point of the peninsula).
It was built partly on the mainland and partly on the Island of Triopion or Cape Krio. The debate about it being an island or cape is caused by the fact that in ancient times it was connected to the mainland by a causeway and bridge. Today the connection is formed by a narrow sandy isthmus. By means of the causeway the channel between island and mainland was formed into two harbours, of which the larger, or southern, was further enclosed by two strongly built moles that are still in good part entire.
The extreme length of the city was little less than a mile, and the whole intramural area is still thickly strewn with architectural remains. The walls, both of the island and on the mainland, can be traced throughout their whole circuit; and in many places, especially round the acropolis, at the northeast corner of the city, they are remarkably perfect.
Food Scene
Best place to enjoy lamb made in tandoori (special ovens made by digging a hole in the ground.) Don't forget to reserve it a day earlier to make sure you can enjoy this special dish!
Şerifin Yeri
Best place to enjoy lamb made in tandoori (special ovens made by digging a hole in the ground.) Don't forget to reserve it a day earlier to make sure you can enjoy this special dish!
Simple mom and pop restaurant that serves classic Turkish dishes. It's good to eat outside the garden and enjoy the lovely summer night.
Güllük Restoran
Simple mom and pop restaurant that serves classic Turkish dishes. It's good to eat outside the garden and enjoy the lovely summer night.
Tiny local restaurant serving regional dishes. Menu varies by the season. Exterior may be offputting for some, but definitely somewhere to stop by if you want to enjoy homemade cooking.
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Zekeriya Sofrası
No:70 Atatürk Cd.Tiny local restaurant serving regional dishes. Menu varies by the season. Exterior may be offputting for some, but definitely somewhere to stop by if you want to enjoy homemade cooking.